Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Breeding indigenous livestock at ILRI: Red Maasai sheep in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)For the November 2011 'liveSTOCK Exchange' event at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Okeyo Mwai reflects on livestock genetics research work with the native red Maasai sheep breed in Kenya -
The influence of nitrogen source and Rhizobium seed inoculation on growth, yield and quality of french beans (phaseolus vulgaris (l.)
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1989)Field studies were conducted between august, 1987 and January, 1988 at the Field Station, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairoi, Kabete to show the effects of fertilizer nitrogen sources (Diammonium phosphate – DAP ... -
Effects of Acacia nilotica subalata on plasma glucose, lipids, protein and hemoglobin levels in normal and type 2 diabetic male rats'
(Medical Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from defective insulin secretion by the pancreas, insulin action, or sometimes both. Its management is ... -
Adaptation to climate change and fertilization of maize legume intercrop in Mozambique
(Land Resource Management and Agricultural, University of Nairobi, 2013)A survey was conducted in Lichinga and Sussundenga districts of Mozambique to determine the key constraints limiting production of maize, the factors influencing farmers' decision making on fertilizer use and to evaluate ... -
Field evaluation and experimentation of farmers' striga Hermonthica control strategies in Western Kenya
(Land Resource Management and Agricultural, University of Nairobi, 2013)Weed infestation in maize, especially the witch weed (Striga hermonthica). is a serious problem in soils of western Kenya and thus low yield. Various control methods are in place but their practice and adoptions by fanners ... -
Assessment of bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris k.) cv-rosecodo glp-2 seed for infection/contamination by Macrophomina phaseoloina and its implication on disease incidence and severity
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2000)Charcoal rot, caused by Macrophomna phaseolina has been reported to be a major constraint to bean production in Eastern parts of Kenya. Studies were carried out on M. phaseolina to determine factors influencing mycelial ... -
Determinants of Household Dietary Diversity and Nutritional Status of Women in Reproductive Age Group: The Case of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2013)Food consumption and dietary habits are influenced by many factors. Women knowledge on basic nutrition has paramount importance in influencing household food choice and consumption. So far a range of factors affecting ... -
Rainwater Harvesting Practices, Cropping Systems And Productivity In Smallholder Farms In Laikipia Central District
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Over dependence on rainfed agriculture is one of the major problems in Kenya's agricultural sector. One of the most promising solutions is upgrading rainfed agriculture through the adoption of rainwater harvesting (RWH) ... -
Prevalence, Intensity And Pathology Associated With Helminth Infections In Indigenous Chickens In Kiambu And Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, 2012)The objective of the present study was to establish the prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with helminths infections in three age groups and sexes of free range indigenous chickens from farms and markets in ... -
Assessing the interactions between tephrosia Biomass and inorganic fertilizers on soil Chemical properties and maize yield in Malawi
(Land Resource Management and Agricultural, University of Nairobi, 2012)Maize production in Malawi is commonly limited by low soil nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Improved fallows of N-fixing legumes such as Tephrosia and Sesbania have been suggested as options for improving soil fertility ... -
Investigating the extent to which the sudan institutional Capacity in respect to how food security information for Action (sifsia) program has influenced and strengthened the Government's decision making process: a case study across 6 States of south sudan
(Agricultural Infurmation and Communication Management (AICM) ,University of Nairobi, 2013)This research report is a product of investigations carried out across six states of South Sudan, aimed at determining an extent to which the Sudan Institutional Capacity: Food Security Information for Action (SIFSIA) ... -
Comparative study of peri-urban and rural agricultural Knowledge management: a case study of smallholder Horticul tural producers in Dagoretti And Mbooni Districts, Kenya
(2013)Farmers continuously acquire and gather new knowledge to keep with th : emerging trends and technologies in the sector to realise increased outputs, and they also st Ire and share this knowledge. This study investigated ... -
Effect of varying soybean planting density on.maize (zea mays) and soybean (glycine max) yields in a maizesoybean Intercrop system in western Kenya
(Land Resource Management and Agricultural, University of Nairobi, 2013)A study to determine the effect of varying soybean planting density on maize and soybean yields in maize-soybean intercrops was carried out in Butere and Mumias districts of western Kenya during the short and long rain ... -
Bio-ecology And Management Of African White Rice Stem Borer, Maliarpha Separatella Ragonot (lepidoptera: Pyralidae) At Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2013)In Kenya rice is the third most important cereal grain in consumption after maize and wheat and about 400,000 rice farmers, the majority of them women earn their livelihood out of the crop's production. However, its ... -
Aspects of nutritional and keeping quality of soybean-maizesorghum ready-to-use foods
(Department of Food Science, Nun-ition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)Utilization of locally available foodstuff in manufacturing ready-to-use foods (RUF) to address malnutrition has potential of reducing cost and increasing impact in improving nutrition and health in resource-poor settings. ... -
Analysis of genetic variability for yield and grain quality characters of two-line F1 rice (Oryza sativa L.) hybrids
(Department Of Plant Science And Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2012)Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important staple food in Kenya but the country produces only 20% of the domestic demand of this crop. Over the last four decades, development of Fi hybrid rice has become an important strategy ... -
An analysis of the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 2012)Fruits and vegetables are an important source of food for a large number of Kenyans and comprise a part of every household's diet. They play an important role in nutritional balance, as they are rich in vitamins and other ... -
Factors Associated With Morbidity And Mortality In Selected Ungulate Species In Al Ain Wildlife Park And Resort, United Arab Emirates.
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Captive populations of endangered species are often viewed as a safeguard against extinction, and in the case of extinction in the wild, a last chance for revival. The current study was conducted at the AI Ain Wildlife ... -
Serological diagnosis of Rift Valley fever virus infection in cattle and sheep
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The role of bovine respiratory syncytial virus in outbreaks of bovine respiratory disease and studies on the efficacy of modified live bovine respiratory syncytial virus vaccine
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1986)